Antony scores on his European debut for Real Betis as they put themselves in a commanding position to reach the last 16 of the Europa Conference League with victory over Gent.

Antony, who failed to score for over a year, struggled for regular game-time under new boss Ruben Amorim and so was allowed to join Betis on loan in January.

There were Europa League and UEFA Conference League matches taking place across Europe on Thursday, with Real Sociedad and Real Betis involved in terms of La Liga sides. La Real travelled to Denmark

MANCHESTER UNITED flop Antony has made an immediate impact during his loan stint with Real Betis. The winger joined United in 2022 following a whopping £86million deal with Ajax. However, the

Spanish media have had their say on Antony’s debut for Real Betis after the Brazil international was loaned to the La Liga side from Manchester United for the remainder of the season. Antony, 24, arrived at United from Ajax for a reported £81.3m fee in the summer of 2022.

In his first 72 minutes in his new surroundings, Antony took two shots, created two big chances, successfully completed 20 of his 24 pass attempts, and was able to finish his debut having won the Man of the Match mantle for also boasting a 100% record in crosses, long balls, and tackles. Watch his full highlights below:

Manchester United loanee Antony continued his fine form on loan at Real Betis during a 3-0 win over Gent in the first leg of Conference League play-offs.

Antony's agent has refused to rule out a return to Manchester United for the winger after his latest impressive performance for loan side Real Betis. Having tumbled to the bottom of the pecking order under both Ruben Amorim and predecessor Erik ten Hag,

Antony could yet play for Manchester United again in the future, with no long-term decision made beyond this season's Real Betis loan.